Amourlaye Toure
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Etelle Higonnet
I have known Amourlaye Toure since 2006, when I worked with him in Cote d'Ivoire while I was with Human Rights Watch. At the time, I researched and wrote the HRW report "My Heart is Cut," and interfaced with Mr. Toure in his capacity as president of MIDH. I found his leadership in that position most impressive, as well as his ability to motivate his team, to oversee a complex process of explosive research and advocacy in a dangerous and militarized situation, and to maintain ethnic and political neutrality in an organization which stood out for its balanced perspective - especially in contrast to many other NGOs which fell prey to politicking and ethnic divisions. Mr. Toure's courageous work in the face of great danger (his predecessor faced so many threats that he fled into exile) cemented MIDH's position as one of if not the best NGO in Cote d'Ivoire at the time. Mr. Toure is deeply knowledgeable about human rights in Africa generally and West Africa in particular, erudite generally about the risks and abuses associated with elections and how to monitor them effectively, thoughtful, analytical, and a gifted writer and public speaker. I believe him to be passionately committed to human rights, social justice, and women's empowerment, and to possess rare leadership abilities.
Etelle Higonnet
I have known Amourlaye Toure since 2006, when I worked with him in Cote d'Ivoire while I was with Human Rights Watch. At the time, I researched and wrote the HRW report "My Heart is Cut," and interfaced with Mr. Toure in his capacity as president of MIDH. I found his leadership in that position most impressive, as well as his ability to motivate his team, to oversee a complex process of explosive research and advocacy in a dangerous and militarized situation, and to maintain ethnic and political neutrality in an organization which stood out for its balanced perspective - especially in contrast to many other NGOs which fell prey to politicking and ethnic divisions. Mr. Toure's courageous work in the face of great danger (his predecessor faced so many threats that he fled into exile) cemented MIDH's position as one of if not the best NGO in Cote d'Ivoire at the time. Mr. Toure is deeply knowledgeable about human rights in Africa generally and West Africa in particular, erudite generally about the risks and abuses associated with elections and how to monitor them effectively, thoughtful, analytical, and a gifted writer and public speaker. I believe him to be passionately committed to human rights, social justice, and women's empowerment, and to possess rare leadership abilities.
Etelle Higonnet
I have known Amourlaye Toure since 2006, when I worked with him in Cote d'Ivoire while I was with Human Rights Watch. At the time, I researched and wrote the HRW report "My Heart is Cut," and interfaced with Mr. Toure in his capacity as president of MIDH. I found his leadership in that position most impressive, as well as his ability to motivate his team, to oversee a complex process of explosive research and advocacy in a dangerous and militarized situation, and to maintain ethnic and political neutrality in an organization which stood out for its balanced perspective - especially in contrast to many other NGOs which fell prey to politicking and ethnic divisions. Mr. Toure's courageous work in the face of great danger (his predecessor faced so many threats that he fled into exile) cemented MIDH's position as one of if not the best NGO in Cote d'Ivoire at the time. Mr. Toure is deeply knowledgeable about human rights in Africa generally and West Africa in particular, erudite generally about the risks and abuses associated with elections and how to monitor them effectively, thoughtful, analytical, and a gifted writer and public speaker. I believe him to be passionately committed to human rights, social justice, and women's empowerment, and to possess rare leadership abilities.
Etelle Higonnet
I have known Amourlaye Toure since 2006, when I worked with him in Cote d'Ivoire while I was with Human Rights Watch. At the time, I researched and wrote the HRW report "My Heart is Cut," and interfaced with Mr. Toure in his capacity as president of MIDH. I found his leadership in that position most impressive, as well as his ability to motivate his team, to oversee a complex process of explosive research and advocacy in a dangerous and militarized situation, and to maintain ethnic and political neutrality in an organization which stood out for its balanced perspective - especially in contrast to many other NGOs which fell prey to politicking and ethnic divisions. Mr. Toure's courageous work in the face of great danger (his predecessor faced so many threats that he fled into exile) cemented MIDH's position as one of if not the best NGO in Cote d'Ivoire at the time. Mr. Toure is deeply knowledgeable about human rights in Africa generally and West Africa in particular, erudite generally about the risks and abuses associated with elections and how to monitor them effectively, thoughtful, analytical, and a gifted writer and public speaker. I believe him to be passionately committed to human rights, social justice, and women's empowerment, and to possess rare leadership abilities.
Experience
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Verité
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Country Director
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Jun 2021 - Present
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Mighty Earth
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Advisor
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Jan 2019 - Oct 2021
WWW.MIGHTYEARTH.ORG WWW.MIGHTYEARTH.ORG
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Senior Advisor West Africa
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Mar 2019 - Jun 2021
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Freedom House
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Country Director Democratic Republic of Congo
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Mar 2016 - Aug 2018
Budget: 11, 000,000 USD. 11 staff members.- Coordinated a consortium composed of 3 INGOs (Freedom House, the Carter Center, and the American Bar Association)- Capacity building for 100 CSOs and key institutions like the Electoral Commission (CENI), the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), the Superior Council of Magistrates (CSM)- Implemented a provincial and nationwide awareness campaign on key issues (gender-based violence, young people involvement in violence, and inter-ethnic conflict)- Designed and implemented the Alternative Electoral Dispute Resolution (AEDR) in 6 target provinces- Partnership with community-based radios, local leaders and local officials to increase the impact of the activities.
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International Foundation For Election Systems
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant trainer in Burkina Faso
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Apr 2016 - May 2016
Consultant-Trainer for the training of the 50 regional focal points of the National Independent Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso ahead of the May 22, 2016, local election.Training topic: Electoral Violence Education and Resolution (EVER) Consultant-Trainer for the training of the 50 regional focal points of the National Independent Electoral Commission of Burkina Faso ahead of the May 22, 2016, local election.Training topic: Electoral Violence Education and Resolution (EVER)
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Country Director Burundi
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Sep 2014 - Feb 2016
Budget: 2,150,000 USD. 13 staff members.- Capacity building for the electoral commission and implementation of a nationwide awareness campaign- Designed and implemented the Violence Monitoring Program including the implementation of a data-collection Center on the electoral violence- Training of trainers for the monitors to be deployed in all the country- Subgrants to the CSO Partners to implement civic and voter education campaigns- Partnership with the Burundian Broadcasters Association to implement sensitization activities through the radios
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International Foundation For Election Systems
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Country Director in Niger
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Jan 2012 - Nov 2013
“Increasing Transparency and Citizen’s Participation in Extractive Industries in Niger”. Budget: 1,500,000 USD. 15 staff members; - Capacity building and subgrants to Nigerien Civil Society and Media Organizations - Effective advocacy campaigns for better and transparent management of natural resources at the public administration level with a special emphasis on women’s participation- Dialogue facilitation with Nigerien Institutions in charge of the management of natural resources
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Senior Consultant
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Conducting the African Human Rights Evaluation Project (AHREP) implemented in 10 countries across the continent. Conducting the African Human Rights Evaluation Project (AHREP) implemented in 10 countries across the continent.
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UNDP
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Consultant
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Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Production of a Conflict Management Manual based on Local Laws and Traditions. Production of a Conflict Management Manual based on Local Laws and Traditions.
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International Foundation For Election Systems
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief of project Rwanda
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Apr 2011 - Oct 2011
“Strengthen Civil Society and Electoral Administration in Rwanda”. 6 staff members.- BRIDGE (Building Resources in Democracy, Governance, and Election) Training for members of the Electoral Commission at the national and local level- Nationwide civic education training for the CSOs- Workshop on the picture box methodology for selected CSOs “Strengthen Civil Society and Electoral Administration in Rwanda”. 6 staff members.- BRIDGE (Building Resources in Democracy, Governance, and Election) Training for members of the Electoral Commission at the national and local level- Nationwide civic education training for the CSOs- Workshop on the picture box methodology for selected CSOs
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Education
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2008 - 2010
Université de Montréal
Bachelor Education Sciences, Education -
2000 - 2004
Ecole Normale Superieure, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire,
Pre-doctoral diploma (DEA), Education Sciences -
1995 - 2000
University of Cocody, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Pre-doctoral diploma (DEA), Literature
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